BUPERSINST 1080.54B (EDVP)

Question 1

What does EDVP stand for?

Answer 1

Enlisted distribution and verification process

Question 2

Where is a Sailor’s personnel details held?

Answer 2

MyNavy Assignments (MNA)

Question 3

What are alignments based?

Answer 3

1. Billets within rate and pay grade
2. Billets in rate and pay band E-7 to E-9 (supervisor), E-5 to E-6 (journeyman), and E-4 to E-1 (apprentice).
3. Billets within rate and lower pay band.
4. NEC requirements and outside above alignment process (case-by-case)
5. Any exception must be approved by Manning Control Authority’s executive agents.

Question 4

How is an alignment requisition generated?

Answer 4

When a billet does not have a Sailor aligned or a PL is in an orders negotiation window (current month through projected 12 month in the future).

Question 5

What is the purpose of an Activities Manning Manager (AMM)?

Answer 5

To act as liaison between the activity and the PERS-4013 Placement Coordinator (PC)

Question 6

What are the access levels of MyNavy Assignments (MNA) and who has access to them?

Answer 6

Unlimited access may submit manning inquiries or alignment changes to the PC, held by AMM (CO, XO, CMC, or designated AMM) and limited Activity Manning Support AMS which allows designated command users to view required data for internal personnel assignment reviews, but not other PII.

Question 7

What should AMM perform periodic reviews on?

Answer 7

Sailor to billet alignments
Manpower changes
Change in status
PGs
TGs
Work assignments within command
Personnel Accounting
Distribution NEC and PRD
Command readiness
Enlisted requisition
PMARs

Question 8

How are manpower changes submitted and how often are they processed?

Answer 8

Submitted via Total Force Manpower Management System (TFMMS) and processed weekly.

Question 9

What is the difference between a Prospective Gain (PG) and a Tentative Gain (TG)?

Answer 9

Prospective gains have a billet alignment and hard copy orders while a tentative gain has alignment to a billet but not hard copy orders.

Question 10

Will Sailors aligned to billets with NEC requirements receive training included in their orders if they do not already possess the NEC?

Answer 10

Yes, to the maximum extent possible.

Question 11

How can commands request Sailor realignments within the command?

Answer 11

Via the AMM submission of a Member Realignment Request (MRR), Personnel Manning Action Request (PMAR) preferred, or contacting PERS-4013 PC via phone or email. (Must be based on Sailor no longer meeting original billet assignment requirements, ie reduction in pay grade)

Question 12

Who should be contacted for Distribution NEC issues and alignment issues and who should be contacted for PRD issues?

Answer 12

Command’s PC for DNEC and alignment
Sailor’s rating detailer for PRD issues
All other issues Personnel Support Office

Question 13

What is the Navy’s authoritative readiness reporting system for navy commands?

Answer 13

DRRS-N (Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy)

Question 14

How often should AMMs review change request summary in MNA?

Answer 14

Daily at a minimum to provide feedback to PC on any manning actions in their area of responsibility.

Question 15

What is the URL for MNA and is there an afloat environment available?

Answer 15

https://mynavyassignment.dc3n.navy.mil/mna/
No afloat environment exists or is planned and EDVR procedures must be coordinated with ISIC prior to scheduled operations.

Question 16

How are MNA access roles accomplished?

Answer 16

By user’s positional authority requested through MyNavyHR website instructions and forms

Question 17

What could happen to a Sailor filling and unfunded billet or non-refillable items excess position?

Answer 17

Sailor will be considered “in excess of funded requirements” and may be used by the TYCOM/budget submitting office (BSO) to fill a gapped, funded billet at another activity.

Question 18

On the MNA website, what is a “change flag”? How long do they last?

Answer 18

Indicates a change in billet or personnel data affecting alignment, impact readiness, and “fit and fill” metrics. Last until next bi-monthly realignment cycle.

Question 19

Who is responsible for Sailor having the correct NEC or training en route if alignment requires?

Answer 19

The gaining command

Question 20

Who must the AMM contact if a PG/PL date is incorrect?

Answer 20

Personnel Support Detachment (PSD)/Training Support Center (TSC) to adjust or investigate

Question 21

When will an EDLN result in a PL reflected on the PG/PL report?

Answer 21

When date of loss from the Navy occurs prior to the Sailors projected rotation date.

Question 22

What is “bringing” in regard to DNECs?

Answer 22

DNEC assignments made without regard to the alignment billet requirement to identify NEC compensation, independent of Sailor’s alignment.

Question 23

Where should issues with Evals/Fitreps, PRIMS, or Special Pay information be addressed?

Answer 23

With MNCC via the my.navy.mil website or phone 1-833-330-6622

Question 24

How often should AMM review PMARs that affect the command or Sailors inbound to the command?

Answer 24

Daily

Question 25

How are changes to the Female Distribution at Sea Report berthing allocation made?

Answer 25

Submitted to the TYCOM via the ISIC. TYCOM will provide validation allocation change request to PERS-4013 via the FRI(FLEETFOR or PACFLEET)